alleged

adjective
UK: /əˈledʒd/
US: /əˈledʒd/

  1. Said to be true, but not yet proven.

    1. The alleged thief was caught on camera near the shop alleged. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police are investigating the alleged crime that took place last night in the city center. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

professed ostensible supposed
alleged verb

  1. To state something as a fact but without proof.

    1. She alleged that he stole her bag, but had no proof of alleged steal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report alleges that the company was polluting the river for many years with its alleged toxic waste. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "alleged" is /əˈledʒd/ in British English and /əˈledʒd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alleged": professed, ostensible, supposed.

Example usage of "alleged": "The alleged thief was caught on camera near the shop alleged.". More examples on the page.